Fremont Indian State Park
RV Guide

Navajo tradition dates these mysterious cave paintings to the antediluvian (before the biblical Flood) world. To see these drawings, visitors go through a winding and narrow gorge that leads from the museum to a monstrous rock formation. Some historians believe that people drew these pictures for religious reasons, but no one really knows. Visitors cannot get close enough to touch the petroglyphs, because they are far too fragile for that. But you can get close enough for very good pictures. Even all these years later, these faded cave drawings still produce an aura of mystery, intrigue, and beauty.

During the spring and summer, there is almost always something happening at Fremont Indian State Park. The first annual event, the Night at the Museum Sleepover, is usually in late March. It may not be anything like the movie franchise, but it’s still pretty cool. The event year ends in October with a fall festival and hayride. In between those events, our top picks include the Easter egg hunt in April, movie night in July, and the pine nut roasting demonstration in September.

The Day Use Area is a great place to spend a few hours even in the heat of summer. During much of the day, the towering rocks nearby provide some shade. There is also a sheltered picnic area, in addition to several open picnic areas. The isolation of this place also gives visitors plenty of opportunities to be alone. This is an idyllic setting for a rustic and serene picnic.

Many of the museums at other state parks are probably not much bigger than your living room. But this place is different. Mostly because it did not open until the late 1980s and does not attract a great many visitors, this large museum is like something you would see in a big city. Most visitors watch the movie in a large and comfortable theater and then peruse through the many exhibits about the Fremont, Pueblo, and other Indians who lived in this part of the American West. Other museum amenities include restroom facilities and a nice children's play area.

This trail stretches some 900 miles through central Utah. As mentioned, most of this area is wilderness. The scenery alternates between lush forests and craggy rocks. Along the way, you’ll probably see deer, mountain lions, and other wildlife. Many RVers rent ATVs and OHVs (off-highway vehicles) at Joseph or Elsinore and then tow them to Fremont Indian State Park. Keep an eye on the trail markings. Green means easy, blue is moderate, and black is (really) difficult. During the winter, some of the higher elevation sections of this trail may be closed.

Bring your telescope to Fremont Indian State Park, because the sky is spectacular, especially on a moonless winter night. The swirling clouds of Venus and the rock formations of Mars are usually visible with a telescope. Visitors can also view the gas giants and many features outside our solar system, like gas nebulae. Stargazing is a great way to end a busy day and connect with our collective past.